Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.400 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; north of Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; northeast of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; southwest of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 450 metres south east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

1. 11 Dec 2025

   Received by Ards and North Down

2. 14 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.200 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; north of Nos. 1, 3 and 10 Cloverhill Crescent, Nos. 5, 7 and 8 Deanswood Crescent, Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; east of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; south of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 500 metres south east and c. 400 metres east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

  LA06/2025/0658/PAN Submitted 28 Jul 2025 50m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Erection of c.325 residential units (mix of house types) and provision of Neighbourhood Centre to include PFS, convenience store, retail shops/services, creche, community/healthcare, and apartments. Proposal includes new areas of open space, landscaping and additional section of distributor road (Phase 4 lands of the Concept Masterplan approved under Ref: LA06/2021/0061/F)

  Awaiting decision New dwelling 6 docs

• Lands at Rivenwood, Newtownards, c.200 metres north west of No. 110 Movilla Road and c.300 metres north west of Nos. 41-55 (odds) Fourth Street Rivenwood; immediately north of Nos. 1, 3 and 10 Cloverhill Crescent, Nos. 5, 7 and 8 Deanswood Crescent, Nos. 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent, Nos. 58 and 87 Stratheden Heights, Nos. 7, 8, 10 and 12 Kensington Park, and Nos. 2, 2A and 4 Earlswood Drive; immediately east of Nos. 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; immediately south of No. 8 Cronstown Lane; and c. 500 metres south east and c. 400 metres east of No. 171 Donaghadee Road, c.115 metres north of No 68 Regency Park, Newtownards (Part of Zoning NS 20)

  LA06/2025/1112/F Submitted 11 Dec 2025 61m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~6 Mar

  Erection of 310 residential units (mix of townhouses, detached & semi-detached dwellings) including new areas of open space, playpark, landscaping and an additional section of distributor road (part of residential zoning N20) and associated site works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 127 docs

• Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0609/DC Submitted 2 Jul 2026 110m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to discharge condition 10 of previous approval LA06/2021/0061/F: A final Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Council prior to any development activity including ground preparation or vegetation clearance. The final CEMP must identify the perceived risks to the aquatic environment, potential pollution pathways and mitigation measures to negate such risks. The final CEMP must, as a minimum, include the mitigation measures included within the outline CEMP as well as: a) Construction Method Statement(s) - including details of construction and excavation and timing of works; b) Pollution Prevention Plan – including details of a suitable buffer of 10m between the location all construction works, refuelling, storage of excavated spoil/oil/fuel/substrate/construction materials/machinery, concrete mixing and washing areas and any watercourses or any surface drains present on or adjacent to the site. c) Site Drainage Plan; including details of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), foul waste disposal, surface water disposal/treatment and silt management measures; d) Spoil Management Plan; including location of spoil storage areas outwith the 10m buffer zone, management and handling of spoil and details of the reinstatement of excavated spoil; e) Environmental Emergency Plan; including details of emergency spill procedures and regular inspections of machinery onsite; f) Water Quality Monitoring Plan; g) Details of mitigation measures to protect badgers; h) Details of the appointment of an Ecological Clerk of Works and their roles and responsibilities. The final approved CEMP shall be fully implemented and adhered to during the construction phase to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Reason: To ensure effective avoidance and mitigation measures have been planned for the protection of the water environment and designated sites.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 7 docs

• Lands to West of 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0585/DC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 110m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Discharge of Condition 22 of Planning Approval LA06/2021/0061/F which states - Prior to the commencement of development, a plan showing details and the locations of bollards at the entrances to the pedestrian and cycle link with Old Forge Avenue shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Council. The bollards shall be erected in the positions agreed prior to the use of the pedestrian and cycle link. No more than 100 houses hereby approved shall be occupied prior to the construction and delivery of the pedestrian and cycle connection to Old Forge Avenue in accordance with Drawing No. 06C. The pedestrian and cycle connection shall be retained in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure a movement patter that supports walking and cycling is provided The submission includes; Pedestrian and Cycle Link with Old Forge Avenue Plan showing bollards - Formative Architects

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0185/DC Submitted 3 Mar 2026 117m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr

  Discharge of Conditions 2, 6 and 7 Of Planning Application LA06/2021/0061/F

  Awaiting decision Conditions 8 docs

• Lands to West of Nos. 110 & 110A-110D Movilla Road; North of Nos. 6-10 (evens) Cloverhill Park Nos 1 3 & 10 Cloverhill Crescent Nos 5 7 & 8 Deanswood Crescent Nos 12-26 (evens) Edenvale Crescent Nos 58 & 87 Stratheden Heights Nos 7 8 10 & 12 Kensington Park & Nos 2 2A & 4 Earlswood Drive; East of Nos 15-27 (odds) Cronstown Cottage Avenue; South of No 8 Cronstown Lane & North of Phase Two of "Rivenwood" Newtownards

  LA06/2026/0562/DC Submitted 19 Jun 2026 117m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Discharge of Condition 17 of previously approved LA06/2021/0061/F, Prior to the commencement of any development, the following information must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council, in consultation with DFI Storm Water Management Group SuDS Sub-Group and DFI Rivers. • A Detailed Drainage Design, in which all recommendations and findings in the McCloy Consulting SuDS Review, dated July 2022, are addressed in full. • A Detailed Landscaping Plan for the area of open space containing the SuDS Pond. • A Detailed SuDS Management and Maintenance Plan. • A third-party peer review of the detailed design, and Management and Maintenance Plan carried out by a competent expert in SuDS design. • A final Drainage Assessment, compliant with FLD 3 & Annex D of PPS 15, which demonstrates the safe management of any out-of-sewer flooding, emanating from the surface water drainage network, and is the subject of an authorised Article 161 Agreement, in a 1 in 100 year event. The agreed SuDS design, and mitigation measures shall be fully implemented as approved to the satisfaction of the Council prior to the operation of the SuDS and associated drainage network and shall be retained in perpetuity thereafter. The agreed SuDS Management and Maintenance Plan shall be carried out as approved to the satisfaction of the Council in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard against surface water flood risk

  Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs

• LA06/2026/0531/O Granted

  Lands adjacent and immediately South of 12C Cardy Road Greyabbey

  Renewal of application LA06/2022/0738/O - Dwelling and garage

  15 Jun 2026 Outline
• LA06/2026/0815/O Awaiting decision

  Lands 30m NE of 21 New Road Carrowdore BT22 2HB

  1 no. 1.5-storey infill dwelling, detached garage, driveway and alteration to existing access.

  8 Sep 2026 Outline
• LA06/2026/0820/O Awaiting decision

  Land 20m SW of 2A Cloughey Road Portaferry BT22 1ND

  Dwelling and Garage with new access (Renewal of Planning Approval LA06/2023/2282/O)

  8 Sep 2026 Outline
• LA06/2026/0793/O Granted

  Lands approx. 70m NE of 12 Drumreagh Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6LJ

  Farm dwelling, garage

  1 Sep 2026 Outline
• LA06/2025/0468/O Granted

  Approx 70m East of 126 Ballystockart Road, Comber, BT23 5PP

  Dwelling on a farm and domestic garage

  2 Jun 2025 Outline